Twitter Reactions: Chris Lynn, JP Duminy help the Winnipeg Hawks chase 209 in a jiffy

Big-hitting of the highest class was on display when the Vancouver Knights played the Winnipeg Hawks in the Global T20 Canada. Seldom we see a 200+ score chased down so easily. But this game was different. It only took 15.2 overs to gun down a total of 208 courtesy some unbelievable batting from the likes of Chris Lynn and JP Duminy. It was a delight to watch them in action while the Vancouver Knights lost their first game of the tournament.

Chris Gayle provided his team with a lightning start after they were asked to bat first. The ‘Universe Boss’ scored 45 off 27 balls before he perished while Chadwick Walton scored 30 off 20. Rassie van der Dussen also made an important contribution as he mustered 39 runs in only 20 balls. Shoaib Malik, though, struggled slightly and scored only 28 off 25 in this high-scoring game. Rizwan Cheema and Andile Phehlukwayo, with some big hitting towards the end, pushed the total to 208/5 at the end of 20 overs.

Chris Lynn and JP Duminy played as if it was a beach ball

Right off the second ball of the innings, the Winnipeg Hawks lost the wicket of Shaiman Anwar. Soon, in the second over, Umar Akmal also found his way back to the pavilion and thus the team was reduced to 15/2. However, Chris Lynn and JP Duminy kept going and never let the intensity down at any stage. They were taking the bowlers for the cleaners and played some exceptional cricket.

The Australian lost his wicket after scoring 74 runs from only 34 balls to Andile Phehlukwayo. But, by then, he created enough damage and even hit 7 sixes. DJ Bravo, who walked in next, took off exactly from where Lynn left it. JP Duminy, at the other end, smashed five sixes and seven fours. At the end of the chase, he remained unbeaten on 77 from 38 deliveries.

Bravo, on the other hand, smashed four sixes and even finished the game with a six. He was unbeaten on 36 from 17 deliveries and thoroughly entertained the crowd. It was a treat to watch all these three batsmen in action and Twitterati was quite excited after watching their heroics.

Here is how Twitterati reacted to this scintillating batting:

Chris Lynn continuing what he is known for the best, 74 from 34 with 4 fours and 7 sixes. #GT20Canada

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) July 28, 2019

Vancouver’s strategy of repeated free hits to Duminy and Lynn is questionable at best. #GT20Canada

— Tim Lowell (@timlowell) July 28, 2019

What the JP Duminy. 60 in just 25. 5 4s 5 6s.

Crazy! #GT20Canada

— Nikhil ???? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 28, 2019

I feel bad for the bowlers bowling to Lynn & Duminy.

— Pallavi Deka (@pallavi_deka) July 28, 2019

This is T20 hitting at its finest. Pity Duminy never performs in national colours ???? #GT20Canada

— Candice Tshiunza (@EdgedtoGully) July 28, 2019

This is insane from Chris Lynn and JP Duminy

— George????????‍♂️ (@_GeorgeEd) July 28, 2019

The mid 2010s dream team of Chris Lynn and JP Duminy are doing bits for Winnipeg Hawks in #GlobalT20Canada right now

— ???? (@365NotOut) July 28, 2019

Lynn and Duminy have some fun together in the middle, both with running and striking ???? #GT2019

— Karl Seed ⚡️ (@KarlSeed29_PNE) July 28, 2019

Chris Lynn and Jp Duminy chase 209 with ease! Pitch was a flat one and they utilized the short boundaries to perfection! #GT20Canada #VancouverKnights #Winnipeg

— Mustafa Ismail (@MustiMachine) July 28, 2019

Chris Lynn has come a long way!! From being BBL bully he’s fully transferring himself to a Canada T20 League bully too.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 28, 2019

Tiny ground in #GlobalT20Canada and Chris Lynn just smashing it all around as he always does.

— Aravind (@netcitizen) July 28, 2019

A healthy Chris Lynn is an amazing thing to watch. I’ve seen him live a few times, and it’s crazy. #GT20Canada

— gopackjo (@gopackjo) July 28, 2019

Chris Lynn has hit 3 sixes in this over, and all of them have gone out of the ground and required a new ball ???? #GT2019

— Karl Seed ⚡️ (@KarlSeed29_PNE) July 28, 2019